00 E200 or 02 xtype?

serious3

as i havent got the balls to buy an alfa:p i've decided on either an 00 E200 komp tested and taxed or an 02 jag x-type tested, swmbo likes both as do i, but ive paranoid about the rust on the merc!
2 cars are linked below
jag
http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3193660
merc
http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3157551

opinions please??

bren2002

I'd buy the Jag, too many E Classes around.

serious3

i was swinging to the jag and been onto him this morning and he's just rung me to tell me the engine management light has just come on.....

bazz26

The X-Type is alot smaller than the E Class if space is important to you. The main problems with Mercs of that vintage is rust, eletrical problems and poor build quality as MB went through some serious cost cutting measures in the late 1990s and their cars suffered from it.

An engine management light could mean anything. Could be something small, could be something big. If you know someone with a hand held fault code reader then it is still worth going to view the car. The fact the seller told you up front on the phone gives an indication that he seems honest enough. Another person probably would have said nothing until you spotted it yourself.

How about a BMW E39:


http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3210128


http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3110545

Or perhaps a Volvo S60:

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3088490

exador

xtype common problem with 02 oxygen sensors and this could be the problem but plugging it in will show this. If this is the problem and you buy it they are about 110 euro from dealer plus VAT..There are 4 of them so make sure the correct one (assuming the problem) is replaced..

they are tight in the back ok so make sure to check this suits you..

serious3

well the E200 was spotless inside and had a full history, however every panel had rust on it and a small hole in the sill where the b pillar met it.... i walked away. the garage where it was had 3 xtype's in there all with major problems and the owner said they were by far and away the worst piles of ****e he'd ever come across! this echoes the sentiments of 2 mechanics i know one of whom put the phone down on me when i mentioned xtype's! been there done that with e39's so not going backto one best keep looking !!